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The Wellness Mama Podcast is a weekly series covering the topics of holistic health, real food, stress, sleep, fitness, toxins, natural living, DIY, parenting, motherhood, and other health tips to give you actionable solutions to improve your family’s life! Brought to you by Katie Wells of WellnessMama.com
What Are We Teaching Our Children About Being Human with Laurie Emery
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Yesterday at 9:00 AM
Episode Highlights With Laurie
What children are subtly learning about being human by our own presence and reactionsOur children can bump into places in us that are not resolvedWhat they learn about if sadness or anger is welcome even within themselvesHow to shift so your child isn’t inadvertently responsible for managing our nervous system for usThe most powerful things we can model for our children and it isn’t being perfectHow can my child know what I feel without making them responsible for what I feelChildren don’t need a parent who never gets activated; they need to kno...Why Knowing Your Patterns Isn’t Enough to Change Them with Laurie Emery
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Last Monday at 9:00 AM
Episode Highlights From Laurie
Why just knowing why we do something isn’t enough to shift itHer start in psychology and what she learned through her own experience as wellHow to be freer inside moments that used to run you What does the body have to do with changing emotional patternsIt isn’t that behavioral change is unimportant; it is just a doorway, not the destinationOften, the pattern starts in the body before the mind, but we think it starts in the mind, and that we can change it only with the mindThe body becomes a doorway into slowi...What Iridology Reveals About Your Health With Dr. Angel Hill
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10/14/2026
Episode Highlights With Angel
What iridology is and how it actually worksHer work with thousands of people and how the eye can be an insight into healthHow she got into this work and how this has been practiced for centuriesThere are 28,000 nerve endings that come into the eyeIridology can’t see blood pressure or blood, but can see most other thingsThis is not a diagnostic tool but a complementary oneWhat stress lines are in the eyes, and what they can indicatePersonality lines in the eyes and what they can tell you about someone What shows up most in wom...A Spark of Greatness: Building a Strong Life and Strong Family Foundation with Laila Ali
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10/12/2026
Episode Highlights With Laila
How to create a strong family foundation with structure, values, healthy habits and connectionBoxing was her outlet when she was younger and what she learned through thatWhy she wrote a children's book to inspire kids to follow their sparkThe importance of physical outlets for kids Why her dad didn’t want her to box and why she did it anywayResources Mentioned
Connect with Laila on Instagram and FacebookA Spark of Greatness: The Autobiography of a Fighter by Laila AliReach! Finding Strength, Spirit and Personal Power by Laila AliFree signed, personalized book pla...Saliva Hacker: How Oral Health & Inflammation Impact the Body with Lora and Dr. Elmira
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10/07/2026
Episode Highlights With Lora and Elmira
How they got into looking deeper at the oral microbiome and the connection to oral healthRoot cause factors of oral health that many people don’t realize Oral health can be a missing part of the puzzle that most people don’t look intoWhat oral testing is and what it can help revealThe specific pathogens they test for and the ones they actively work onOral environment is microbially rich and the balance of bacteria mattersMost common things they see flagged on oral tests and which ones they take seriously A big myth about...How to Break the Cycle of Over-functioning & Deepen Intimacy With Christine Hassler
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10/05/2026
Episode Highlights With Christine
Over-functioning and why capable, efficient people end up doing everything, but how to break the cycleThis can look like competence but be connected to control and safety starting in childhoodHow can we actually break the pattern of over-functioning “If I stop doing all this, bad things will happen” and the myth of that beliefThe question of "will I still be valued if I don’t do everything for everyone?"For true change to happen, there is usually chaos in betweenIt’s never too late to have a great childhoodNervous system tips for re-patterning the over-func...The Light Diet: 10 Rules for Using Sunshine & Darkness to Optimize Health (Solo Episode)
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09/30/2026
Episode Highlights With Katie
Why light is the most important “nutrient” your body receives each dayHow natural light and darkness influence metabolism, hormones, gut health, and circadian rhythmHow blue light after dark affects melatonin, glucose, mood, and inflammationWhy sunrise light is nature’s most important daily reset buttonThe difference between UV, visible light, and infrared ... and how each impacts biologyHow to align light exposure with your biology for better sleep, energy, and emotional regulationSimple, family-friendly ways to create a light-friendly homeThe 10 rules I personally follow (flexibly) to keep my circadian system alignedWhy light exposure is more founda...
Hair Loss in Women & What To Do About It With Colleen Renee
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09/28/2026
Episode Highlights With Colleen
How hormones affect hair health for womenWhy hair loss can increase in perimenopause The reason thyroid and medication can affect hairNutritional deficiencies that affect hair How PCOS affects hair health and growthInsulin resistance can come into play as wellUnderstanding the connection of thyroid problems and hair lossHypo and hyperthyroidism both can cause hair lossWhat is a normal amount of hair loss, and how to know if it is too muchNutritional factors that influence hair health or loss: collagen How GLPs affect hair loss and why these can increase hair loss (plus how to help avo...Hidden Factors Affecting Health & How to Fix Them With Dr. Torrie Thompson
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09/23/2026
Episode Highlights With Torrie
How living in Thailand inspired her current work and what she learned about Eastern medicineHer own health story and how this inspired the work she doesBiggest missing factors in health and wellness that some people missIn Asia, they look at lifestyle first, and how this shifted her approachWhat she learned about herbalism on her own journeyThe root cause of all root causesWhy are we seeing an increase in toxic load in the modern world?How to support the body in healing naturally Important things to know to detox without overloading the bodyWhy she recommends t...The Identity of Health: How “I Am” Statements Shape Biology (Solo Opinion Episode)
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09/21/2026
Episode Highlights With Katie
Why your identity (especially your “I am…” statements) shapes biology more than any protocolHow the nervous system responds chemically and electrically to the language you use about your bodyThe difference between identifying with your symptoms vs. identifying as someone who is healingHow subconscious narratives can keep you stuck in illness patterns, even when your actions are “healthy”The surprising way language influences your mitochondria, redox balance, and stress responsesWhy your thoughts become safety signals or threat signalsHow to rewrite your internal scripts from limitation ? expansionReal examples from my own healing journey (AIP, chronic symptoms, identity s...You Can’t Hack Your System, The Body is Way Too Smart With Ian Clark
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09/16/2026
Episode Highlights With Ian
Understanding detox and why harsh ones can be too much for the bodyThe things you don’t know that you’re breathing in and how to avoid accumulating itHow to avoid becoming an aggregator of air toxinsAll of us have been poisoned in some way in the modern world Can we have perfect health? And what’s the alternativeWhy indoor air is more polluted that outdoor air and what to do about itThe sneaky microplastics in most clothing these days A great reason to open your windows every dayWhy to air dry your microfiber cloths i...What did Jesus Really Say & What Did Humans Change? With Lauren Geersten
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09/14/2026
Episode Highlights With Lauren
How she went from health blogger to an incredible inner and outer journey to writing about some even bigger topicsWhy healing the body can also lead to questioning deeper topicsIt’s hard to open to truth when we’ve been manipulated by fear unless we know there is more love on the other sideWhat did Jesus actually say vs how it has been changed throughout historyBeing comfortable in curiosity rather than certaintyWhen were the gospels actually written and what changed based on who authored themOne thing Jesus never said - that blood atonement was nece...Is a College Degree Worth It Anymore? (& What Might Be Better) With Degree Free
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09/10/2026
Episode Highlights With Degree Free
The shocking data around college now, and how many jobs actually require a degreeWhat has shifted in the last couple of decades, and why new data is important to considerMost people who are employed in the US do not have college degreesLess than one in five jobs even mention a degree as preferred How is this a simple supply and demand problem The real deal with student loans and the college industrial complex The Social cost of criticizing certain areas of society and why questions are importantA large percentage of careers that require a d...Dying of Embarrassment: One Part of Health We Don’t Talk About As Much With Scott Hickle
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09/02/2026
Episode Highlights With Scott
How we track so many things, but often don’t know what’s going on with bowel and urinary healthHis path into this- both of his parents are doctorsIs there something we can learn from our poop that we are missing?How stress comes into play with gut healthThe big factors related to gut health that people don’t always get rightWe know gut health affects the whole body, but we miss some big warning signs with gut health70% of our calories come from ultra-processed foods, and we are the first generation to experience thisTh...Fast Like a Girl, Eat Like a Girl, and Age Like a Girl With Dr. Mindy Pelz
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08/26/2026
Episode Highlights With Mindy
Cutting through the myth… can women fast and what we need to do differentlyHow to navigate fasting with a female hormone cycle and why it is so important The three types of women and how each fasts differently There are times when women shouldn’t fast and times when it can be a game changerWe have two metabolisms: glucose and ketones and how to use them differently Somewhere 8-12 hours after food we shift to ketones The healing switches that turn on when we fastWhat flex fasting is and how she helps people find what wor...Why We're Attracted to What Hurts Us (& How to Change It) With Stef Sifandos
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08/24/2026
Episode Highlights With Stef
His work with gold medalists, special forces soldiers and elite entrepreneurs and the wound that always shows upWhat people call chemistry is actually nervous system dysregulationWe move toward what feels familiar even if it is dysfunctionalThe nervous system is a hidden matchmaker often operating in the backgroundWhy do we want to create situations that feel familiar These circumstances are the body’s attempt to have a re-do and move from disempowerment to empowerment We heal relationally and we are relational beingsThe somatic aspect of integrating and processing thisBig T vs little t trauma Why this...The Art of Letting Go: What I Learned From a Decade of Unlearning (Solo Episode)
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08/19/2026
Episode Highlights With Katie
Why healing often requires unlearning more than learningThe invisible beliefs, identities, and patterns that kept me stuck … even when I was doing “all the right things”How clinging to control, perfection, and certainty created more stress than peaceThe surprising nervous-system science behind letting go (and why your biology resists it)How my identity as a “fixer,” “caretaker,” and “high achiever” held me back from true healingHow rewriting internal stories (“I am responsible for everything” ? “I am allowed to live with ease”) transformed my health, business, parenting, and relationshipsHow grief, loss, and major life transitions became openings rather tha...Why Everything We Know About Alzheimer's Is Wrong With Dr. David Perlmutter
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08/17/2026
Episode Highlights With David
Why living an adventurous lifestyle is so good for your brain and bodyBeing sedentary is one of the biggest things that threatens brain health- here’s whyWhy he considers brain defenders the most urgent and important thing he’s ever writtenWhat the brains immune system is and why this is vital to understanding long term brain healthMicroglial cells and why these matterWhy it isn’t just about beta amyloid plaques for alzheimer's and why this thinking was harmfulThe reason many drugs designed to address alzheimer's are not just ineffective but dangerousHow one study showed comple...Healing with the Sun and Transformation From Grief With Nat Collier
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08/12/2026
Episode Highlights With Nat
Her experience with homesteading, homeschooling and native plantsReasons to plant some native things in your yard!Her recovery from Autoimmune disease with circadian healthHow she reversed Hashimoto's naturally We are circadian beings, and our cells need light to produce the proper hormones and responsesNonna-maxxing and living like Italian grandmasIntuition getting stronger from the sun and why this happensWhere did this disconnect happen and why we got taught to fear the sunWhy morning light is non-negotiable and the most important thingExcess weight can be connected to trapped emotions and energy The body is always on ou...Mineral Balancing, HTMA + Safe and Effective Detoxification With Matt Coffman
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08/10/2026
Episode Highlights With Matt
His wild health journey and how he got into the work he does nowOvercoming Lyme, Babesia, Epstein-Barr, parasites, mold, and heavy metals What mineral balancing is and how it is important Why he prioritizes hair mineral analysis as a form of testing over a blood testWhat makes HTMA different than other forms of testingMy personal experience with mineral balancing Minerals work within a system, and knowing your status mattersHow minerals can help the body get rid of heavy metals What ionic mimicry is and how this means our body can hold on to heavy meta...How I Build Sun Tolerance & Solar Callus in Early Spring (Solo Episode)
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08/05/2026
Episode Highlights With Katie
Why sunlight is essential for hormones, energy, mitochondria, circadian rhythm, and Vitamin D productionWhat a “solar callus” is and why the skin needs gradual training — just like musclesHow to safely build sun tolerance in early spring without burningThe internal factors that determine whether sunlight helps or harms you: minerals, hydration, antioxidants, and fat-soluble vitaminsWhy people who burn easily are often mineral-depletedHow I personally use apps like D-Minder to time my safe UVB exposureThe difference between infrared (IR) light vs UV light and why IR prepares the skin for safe UVHow to combine morning sunlight, gradua...The Mineral Reset of all Cellular Systems With Caroline Alan
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08/03/2026
Episode Highlights With Caroline
Her story with minerals and fertility and what she learned the tough wayThe long road to having her two kids and how her health suffered afterWhat makes fulvic and humic minerals different and why her job is to make these famous Why she considers these compounds the celebrities of mineral replenishmentA new way of thinking about the body and fuel Minerals are the fuel that's translated into energy in the body and the real consequences of being low in minerals What humic and fulvic actually are and the way that the earth stores energy for...My Birth Story with Baby #7- My Physically Easiest Pregnancy at Almost 40 (Solo)
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07/29/2026
Episode Highlights With Katie
What my birth was like this timeThe things that I think made it easierWhat I’m doing differently now with ten more years of parenting and contextHow simple I’m keeping things this timeResources Mentioned
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Hypochlorous Acid: The Non-Toxic Healing Molecule Every Mom Needs to Know About with Justin Gardner
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07/27/2026
Episode Highlights With Justin
Is he the real most interesting man alive? How he got hit by a train!What is hypochlorous acid and how he discovered it The body already makes this, but what makes it so unique What makes this such a strong antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, speeds up healing processIt has the same safety profile as saline but is over 100x more powerful than bleach! The things that matter with hypochlorous acid and what to look for on labels How to know if there is any actual active ingredient and how it fades over timeHow this is anti...Fast Food is Bigger Than Food and How to Choose Cleaner Supplements in an Ultra-Processed World with Eddie Stone
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07/22/2026
Episode Highlights With Eddie
How fast food goes beyond just food and navigating a hurried culture Some simple ways we can shift the nutrient quantity of foodWhy nutrient levels matter more than macro levels with foodWhen supplements are necessary and why he became concerned with the supplement industry Big problems you may not realize exist in supplementsWhat fractionated supplements are and why the body doesn’t understand themResources Mentioned
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The Modern Toxic Burden and What We Can Do About It With Eddie Stone
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07/20/2026
Episode Highlights With Eddie
What the modern toxic burden is and reducing everyday toxin exposureWe are exposed to over 100k chemicals that have been produced and not cleared for safetyMicroplastics, chemicals and other toxins found in general everyday living What zeolite is and how it works gently to support detox Common food and water toxin exposures and how to reduce themZeolite is inert in nature so it is gentle - what form to look at How zeolite is formed and its highly unique structure The unique way that heavy metals attach to zeolite in the bodyNano zeolite and what...The Year That Almost Broke Me (& Surprise Baby #7) - Solo Episode
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07/15/2026
Episode Highlights With Katie
The real story behind baby #7 and the hardest year of my life — not the polished version, but the honest journey of what it looked like behind the scenes.The unexpected prayer that changed everything and what happened when I asked life to shake up anything that wasn’t rooted in love and kindness.What it felt like to walk through a season where I couldn’t fix, plan, or control my way out — and the lessons I learned from finally letting go.Navigating an unexpected pregnancy, the emotions I wrestled with, and how this season t...What's the Deal with Infrared Saunas: Facts vs Myths with Connie Zack
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07/13/2026
Episode Highlights With Connie
What makes infrared different than traditional saunas How infrared combines light energy with heatWhat infrared actually is (we also get this from the sun!)Light and heat as energy medicineHow this can help with emotional resilienceWhat we know about the sympathetic nervous system and how sauna can influence thisFIR specifically for entering a parasympathetic stateMood benefits and how infrared helps specifically with depression The cardiovascular benefits specific to far infrared heat Japan uses FIR sauna as a first line for cardiovascular problems Why you can get benefits from an infrared sauna as soon as you...You Can’t Hate Yourself Happy: The Key to Lasting Change with Jessica Ortner
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07/08/2026
Episode Highlights With Jessica
What tapping or EFT actually is and how it is such a powerful nervous system resetUnderstanding the nervous system and what a lot of sources get wrong Tapping has over 300 peer-reviewed studies behind itWhy always being calm isn’t the goal of nervous system regulationHow quickly the nervous system can respond to safety signals through tappingTapping meditations that can reduce stress by 30% in a few minutesThe results they've seen with the millions of people who have learned tapping from the appFree part of the tapping app for first responders they can use anytimeHow I use...Synthetic Fragrance Is the New Secondhand Smoke — Here's the Science
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07/06/2026
Episode Highlights With Michael
Why he thinks synthetic fragrance is the new secondhand smoke and how he can back this up with dataSecondhand smoke was such a brilliant marketing push and why fragrance needs this nowThe worst offenders and what to look forWhat “fragrance” actually is when you see it on a packageSafe swaps that actually workHaving safe and beneficial indoor air quality The air freshener industry is a 7 billion dollar industry. The air filtration industry is less than half of thatPeople are spending double the money to pollute their air than to clean itFragrance = chemicalsThey work by hijac...What the Mold Industry Doesn't Want You to Know With Michael Feldstein
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07/01/2026
Episode Highlights With Michael
What he learned from years in working on mold remediationWhen he learned that the mold industry had a serious integrity problem Mold remediation - what does this actually meanWhat companies are doing wrong that leaves families sicker than beforeLessons learned from 8 years of doing mold testingThe Mold Rush (or Mold is Gold) in the industryAt its core, mold remediation is demolition with more precautionWhat the actual best testing is and which ones are not as accurateWhy some people are impacted more by mold than others The way we build today is one of the bi...The Body Is Electric: A Voltage-First Approach to Health (Solo Episode)
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06/29/2026
Episode Highlights With Katie
Why the traditional biochemical model of the body is incomplete...and why the body is electric firstThe shocking amount of energy your body generates each day (about your own body weight in ATP!)Why 90–95% of chronic diseases have mitochondrial dysfunction at the rootHow your mitochondria act not just as powerhouses but as quantum batteries, antennas, and information hubsThe surprising sources of electrons that create cellular voltage...including sunlight, melanin, movement, structured water, and the earth itselfHow infrared light charges your “quantum battery,” while artificial blue light breaks it downWhy hydration with minerals is essential for bu...The Gut-Hormone Connection: What Your Symptoms Are Actually Trying to Tell You With Ninu Lammens
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06/24/2026
Episode Highlights With Ninu
What the gut hormone connection is and why it matter so muchHow supporting the gut supports hormones and can improve cortisol and sex hormonesWhy most women are chronically constipated and how to remedy thisWhy high cortisol is a good thing at the right time of day and why it's more about balanceHow screens disrupt melatonin and sabotage sleepThe inputs we need for balanced hormones: sugar stability, nourishment from food, light exposure, movement, and avoiding toxinsHow metabolic resistance is the real driver behind so many health problemsResources Mentioned
Women's High Vibe Health...Why You Feel Exhausted, Inflamed & Stuck (Even When You're Doing Everything Right) With Ninu Lammens
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06/22/2026
Episode Highlights With Ninu
The reason women can still feel stuck even if they’re doing all the “right” things with nutrition and exerciseWhy those are only two pieces of the pie and the other things that can be really helpfulWomen hear all the time that their labs are normal and still don’t feel well… delving into the reasons whyThe major reason bloodwork isn’t the best place to look for answers and what can give more insightWe are electrical beings and why this matters a lotHow to read your symptoms and get good insight and why they are a g...The Invisible Upgrade: How Quantum Entanglement Is Changing Health with Todd Shipman
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06/17/2026
Episode Highlights With Todd
What quantum energy actually is and how Todd went from skeptic to deep understanding How this term gets misused a lot and the important things to actually understandWhat quantum entanglement is and how this can benefit us practically The 2022 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to Zellinger, Clauser and Aspect for proving quantum entanglement, but how it actually worksHow they do experiments at a distance on HRV and how they can see results remotely and rapidly Why quantum energy is neutralizing energy and doesn’t need to add anything but neutralizes disruptive energy- and their...Resilience and Adaptability: Real Benchmarks of Health (Solo Episode)
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06/15/2026
Episode Highlights With Katie
Why resilience and adaptability...not restriction...are the true markers of vibrant health.How rigid diets and “perfect routines” often reflect a dysregulated nervous systemThe mindset and language shifts that changed your health from the inside out.The nervous system foundations that created real healing capacity.How gradually expanding inputs taught your body it was safe again.Why metabolic flexibility is impossible without nervous system flexibility.The identity-level transformation required to step into freedom.Practical steps you can use to build resilience and adaptability starting today.Resources Mentioned
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The Money Habit: How to Consistently Direct Money to the Outcomes You Want With Mike Michaelowicz
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06/10/2026
Episode Highlights With Mike
What the money habit is and how this differs from traditional budgeting Why most financial systems fail to change behavior long termThe psychology behind money habits and how to change themWhat commitment devices are and how they can helpHow this works if you're at essential living and a very tight budgetThe simplest way to get started How this ties into the hierarchy of needs and how to work with this, not against itThe most common mistakes people make How to navigate the money habit systems as a couple without conflict Avoiding the parent/child dyna...My Honest Thoughts on College For My Kids (And Why I’m Asking New Questions) Solo Episode
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06/08/2026
Episode Highlights With Katie
Why I never even thought to question college when I was 17... and why I’m rethinking it now with my own kids.How college became the default safe choice, and why that may no longer be true in today’s world. The emotional side of this decision for parents: fear, social pressure, and wanting to do right by our kids.The hidden avoidance pattern of using college to delay the hard question: What do I actually want?Why the social promise of college is so compelling ... and how real community can be built outside of a cam...The Male Fertility Crisis and Future-Proofing Fertility With Dr. Ann Shippy
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06/03/2026
Episode Highlights With Ann
Key ways to future proof fertility and protect mitochondria to have healthy pregnancies, even as we get olderNew studies show mitochondria in eggs are preserved better than other parts of the bodyHow minimizing toxins is protective of fertility in a major wayWays to lower inflammation to protect fertility The dramatic decline in sperm quality and count in the last few yearsMale infertility and how health of sperm can impact the pregnancy Why there are often many other things couples can do even if they’ve been told they can only do IVFIn most cases, it's...The Preconception Revolution: A Science-Backed Approach to Fertility With Dr. Ann Shippy
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06/01/2026
Episode Highlights From Ann
Why she decided to write this book on preconception healthSurprising thing she’s found in her work as a functional medicine doctor Decline in fertility isn’t just about age, there are some major biological and lifestyle factors behind the fertility decline Top nutrients for building a healthy baby and for fertility How the buildup of environmental toxins affects both fertility and children’s health long-termWhat we now know about epigenetics and how we can positively impact our children by dialing these things in before conception and during pregnancy The way toxins can have a dramatic...